THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH
432 IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CDT TUESDAY FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS
IN WISCONSIN THIS WATCH INCLUDES 16 COUNTIES
IN SOUTH CENTRAL WISCONSIN
COLUMBIA DANE GREEN
IOWA LAFAYETTE ROCK
SAUK
IN SOUTHEAST WISCONSIN
DODGE JEFFERSON KENOSHA
MILWAUKEE OZAUKEE RACINE
WALWORTH WASHINGTON WAUKESHA
THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ARGYLE, BARABOO, BARNEVELD,
BEAVER DAM, BELMONT, BELOIT, BENTON, BLANCHARDVILLE, BRODHEAD,
BROOKFIELD, CEDARBURG, COLUMBUS, DARLINGTON, DELAVAN, DODGEVILLE,
EAST TROY, ELKHORN, FORT ATKINSON, GERMANTOWN, GRAFTON, HARTFORD,
JANESVILLE, JEFFERSON, KENOSHA, LAKE GENEVA, LAKE WISCONSIN,
LODI, MADISON, MAYVILLE, MENOMONEE FALLS, MEQUON, MILWAUKEE,
MINERAL POINT, MONROE, MUSKEGO, NEW BERLIN, PORTAGE,
PRAIRIE DU SAC, RACINE, REEDSBURG, SAUK CITY, SHULLSBURG,
WATERTOWN, WAUKESHA, WAUPUN, WEST BEND, AND WHITEWATER.
.Multiple thunderstorms have led to localized, brief flooding in
southern Wisconsin.
...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CDT TONIGHT...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of south central Wisconsin, including the
following counties, Dane, Green, Iowa, Lafayette and Rock.
* WHEN...Until midnight CDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 855 PM CDT, trained weather spotters reported heavy rain
in the advisory area due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is
ongoing or expected to begin shortly. Between 1 and 2 inches
of rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Janesville, Beloit, Evansville, Dodgeville, Brodhead, Mineral
Point, New Glarus, Clinton, Orfordville, Monticello, Albany,
Belmont, Blanchardville, Footville, Newark, Magnolia, Dayton,
Tiffany, Linden and Waldwick.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
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...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM CDT
TUESDAY...
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 105 expected.
* WHERE...Portions of south central and southeast Wisconsin.
* WHEN...From noon to 8 PM CDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses to occur.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.
Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent
rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone
overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.
Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.
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